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Is Glen Rock, New Jersey Safe?

Population 12,288 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Glen Rock is a smaller community of 12,288 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,331 per 100K.

Glen Rock Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlen RockNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.9303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1824.12034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate139.0--268.2
Theft Rate1331.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate446.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

207.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

247/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1824/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glen Rock

Violent crime in Glen Rock is below the national average. The rate of 246.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1824.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,331 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Glen Rock Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault139
052% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary319
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,331
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft446
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Glen Rock Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glen Rock
246.9
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glen Rock
1824.1
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Glen Rock Safety

Is Glen Rock safe?
Not especially. Glen Rock earns a C with a crime rate of 207.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Glen Rock?
207.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1824.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glen Rock safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Glen Rock has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Glen Rock?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glen Rock generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glen Rock police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glen Rock?
No. Crime in Glen Rock has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Glen Rock compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Glen Rock ranks behind about 61% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Glen Rock to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Glen Rock?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Glen Rock?
246.9 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (139), robbery (43), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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